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Boeing: Asia-Pacific needs 12,820 new airplanes in 20 years

10 Monday Feb 2014

Posted by Abdul Latheef in Airbus, Aircraft, Airlines, Aviation, Boeing, Business, News, Singapore, Singapore Airshow, Transport, Travel

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ForecastBoeing estimates airlines in the Asia-Pacific region’s will need 12,820 new airplanes valued at US$1.9 trillion over the next 20 years.

The American aircraft manufacturer’s forecast came on the eve of the opening of the Singapore Airshow.

“Over the next 20 years, nearly half of the world’s air traffic growth will be driven by travel to, from or within the region,” Randy Tinseth of Boeing Commercial Airplanes told a media briefing.

“The Asia Pacific fleet will nearly triple, from 5,090 airplanes in 2012 to 14,750 airplanes in 2032, to support the increased demand.”

Boeing also projected that airlines in the region will rely primarily on single-aisle airplanes, representing 69 per cent of the new airplanes in the region.

Boeing said new low-cost carriers and demand for intra-Asia travel had spurred a substantial increase in single-aisle airplanes.

It added that this trend will continue as single-aisle airplanes gain an increasing percentage of the region’s traffic.

The A350 in Singapore. Airbus Photo.

The A350 in Singapore. Airbus Photo.

Boeing’s European rival, Airbus, is showcasing its new wide-body aircraft, A350 XWB, at the show.

On its way to Singapore, the test aircraft passed the 1,000 flight-hour milestone, Airbus said Monday.

“Overall the five A350 test aircraft will fly 2,500 flight hours in just over 12 months,” Airbus said.

“This achievement is further demonstration of the steady progress the program is making on its way to type certification in the third quarter of 2014.”

The six-day Singapore Airshow, which has attracted nearly 900 companies from 50 countries, opens Tuesday.

A350 XWB to make airshow debut

23 Thursday Jan 2014

Posted by Abdul Latheef in Airbus, Aircraft, Airlines, Aviation, Business, News, Singapore Airshow, Transport, Travel

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High-altitude testing of the A350 in Bolivia.

High-altitude testing of the A350 in Bolivia. Airbus photo.

Airbus is taking its newest aircraft, the A350 XWB (Extra Wide Body), to next month’s Singapore Airshow.

The European aircraft manufacturer says a test aircraft will be on both static and flying displays from Feb. 11 through Feb. 12.

The Singapore debut is crucial for Airbus because airlines in the Asia-Pacific region have ordered 244 A350s, representing 30 per cent of the total orders.

In all, Airbus has received 812 orders from 39 customers worldwide.

The A350 is currently at an advanced phase of flight tests and is due to enter service in the fourth quarter of 2014.

The crew of MSN003. Airbus photo.

The crew of MSN003. Airbus photo.

Three aircraft, MSN001, MSN003 and MSN002, are now involved in the test program.

“The A350 XWB will set new standards in the mid-size category and will consolidate our position as the provider of the world’s most modern, comprehensive and efficient widebody product line,” Airbus president and CEO Fabrice Bregier said Thursday.

The aircraft features an extra-wide cabin with a non-stop flying capability of more than 15,000 kilometres. It will be built in three versions – A350-800, A350-900 and A350-1000.

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